SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We are coming back and will be booking with Gosheni again!
What was meant to be a family trip for my mum's 70th birthday in 2020 got COVID delayed until 2023, but we finally made it!
We did 8 days / 7 nights covering Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We saw all of the big 5; lion cubs are CUTE followed very closly by three cheetahs brothers rolling around in the grass just being big cats.
What could have been a dampener on the whole trip, my mum's luggage got lost/delayed by Qatar, got turned around by the team at Gosheni - they got us into Arusha to pick up supplies before heading out in safari, and then kept chased up with the airline and managed to get her luggage delivered into one of the small airports in Central Serengeti a couple of days later - AMAZING service!
Our guide Laban was something else to behold - he is knowledgeable, passionate about the animals, environment and culture. His sharp eves meant we saw everything we had wished for and so much more. He was a pleasure to be around and made the trip even more special. He was so kind to my mum, helping her in and out the 4x4, making sure he used her phone and his binoculars to get her some spetactular photos - a true gentleman. Reading the reviews again after the trip its clear Gosheni knows how to pick their guides perfectly.
We also should mention the accomodation and their staff were all fantastic and the most friendly, welcoming people you could hope to meet. Food was great, and the packed lunches were always good - we were never hungry! Having a pinic lunch under a tree in the middle of the Serengeti with wildebeest just wandering around was a highlight.
Many, many thanks to Peter for all the planning and being so accomidating with the COVID delays, and just as many thanks to Laban for being an truly incredible guide.
We are coming back and will be booking with Gosheni again!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good tour operator, best accommodations and wonderful drivers!
I totally recommand! We did Massai Mara and Serengeti as well as thé crater! It was amazing!
AZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and unforgettable Safari trip
Our trip was very nice. Castro was our guide and he was perfect driver,tried to do everything the best.We saw all animals which was in our *dream five* in African safari: Lions, Giraffes, Elephants, Buffaloes and cheetahs
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent - Most helpful and well organised!
We booked a 7 day safari with super Eagles. I am always reading reviews and doing research in advance of a big trip, going as far as emailing hotels to ensure they worked with/ had heard of super eagles. From the get go beforehand they were prompt at responding to my emails and answering all my questions. We wanted to upgrade from the standard hotel’s offered to slightly more luxurious, which they did for us and it was absolutely the best decision. If you can I would 100% recommend paying a bit more for this. They also helped us arrange taxi collection to and from the airport which was super helpful. Also booking trains for our travel afterwards to Mombasa which was very helpful as the trains get booked up quickly (we had no idea), and paid using their payment system which helped us immensely. The actual safari was very well organised, we had a fantastic group of people and Edward our guide for the week was amazing. So knowledgeable and really made our trip special. We saw so much more than anticipated. If you possible request him when booking a tour, you won’t regret it. They staff and food at all the hotels were amazing and we didn’t have one complaint. Overall such an amazing holiday and even post the safari super eagles helped us with questions and bookings. Thank you for an unforgettable trip!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari company around!
This was the trip of a lifetime and it surpassed our wildest dreams. We had the most wonderful week on safari and couldn’t recommend Kojuu Safaris more highly.
Peter was absolutely amazing and he made our trip. He has “eagle eyes” and can spot animals miles off - meaning we always got the best view!
Peter was hugely knowledgeable and answered all of our (many) questions with his trademark combination of insight and humour. He taught us a huge amount in a short time (including some Swahili lessons on top). As if that’s not enough, he remained calm no matter what was happening (including an unexpected thunderstorm or when we had an elephant tapping on the side of our car!). We felt completely relaxed the entire time, knowing that he had everything under control. We absolutely loved our time with Peter and we’re jealous of anyone who has a trip planned with him.
Judith is super too - she is very responsive and so efficient. This was a big trip for us and she was quick to answer questions or make changes to our itinerary. From our very first email we felt we were in safe hands and we were right - everything ran perfectly due to the hard work of everyone in Kojuu.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very excellent!
We booked for Masai Mara from google, the company has fast replies and comfort website. We went with Johnny; our guide, he is very nice and servant person, he explained everything and made sure we see as many animals as we can from the best view. He is very friendly and had a lot of patience while taking the photos and through the tour.
He is an excellent driver too and fun person to be with!
Ask for Johnny to be your guide and you will be very happy and enjoy the travel!!
The people in the camp were nice and welcoming.
Thank you for the experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very attentive, engaging, and fun.
I just finished getting to explore Uganda and Rwanda with Gorilla O'Clock and I cannot recommend it enough to anybody else who is looking to come to East Africa. Paul (the owner) was so accommodating and responsive throughout the entire planning process and made sure I knew exactly what was happening throughout the months leading up to traveling. I was lucky enough to have Osbert as my guide and after a warm in person welcome and thanks from Paul, Osbert took over for the rest of the trip. Osbert too was just as amazing for the actual trip as Paul had been for the planning. He was a lot of fun to talk to and did an amazing job of balancing professionalism with friendliness. He always made sure I was getting the most out of my trip and ended up feeling more like a friend than like my guide by the end of it. Gorilla O'Clock did an amazing job of making sure that I felt comfortable and welcome as well as really listening to what I wanted and made great suggestions for the things I expressed as wishes for my trip. Uganda and Rwanda were amazing countries that I hope everyone can come see like I did and I cannot recommend Osbert, Paul, and Gorilla O'Clock enough for planning that trip! Their attention to detail and genuine caring for me and my experience is not something I will soon forget. Many many thanks for my amazing trip Gorilla O'Clock!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and responsive
My communication with Bildad at Super Eagles was very good. He was friendly and responsive, and helped me organize my safari trip at very late notice, just a couple.of days before I flew to Kenya.
The booking process was very easy.
There were a few hiccups, for instance, my original driver couldn't meet me at the airport, but Bildad was checking g that everything was going smoothly, and arranged another driver very quickly.
The safari itself was good value for money, and although I am a solo travellers, and I was travelling with a small group trip (7 people max) I had the required privacy and space.
By the end of the trip we were just 4 in the minivan, due o some people booking shorter trips. The minivan is not the most comfortable vehicle, and you will be spending a lot of time in it, but when the roof is popped up, its great for viewing animals.
Our driver, Kennedy, was very good at handling the vehicle, but could have been a bit more friendly. Balloon safari in Masai Mara was the absolute best. I recommend upgrading accommodation at Masai Mara to lodge, as the people who stayed in the camp ended up upgrading on the 2nd night, but I was very happy with the accommodation in Amboseli. Vegan diet was in most cases easily accommodated. Bildad's communication throughout the trip was good, Super eagles provided a good experience for my safari adventure.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic safari experience with highly skilled guide!
I have been on safari over 5 times, every time with a different company, and I can confirm that E-Trip provided an outstanding experience on our recent safari in Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. From the beginning, managers Ben and Aurelie were wonderfully accommodating and flexible, helping us think through exactly what we needed and customizing the trip for some rather unique conditions - we were traveling with 3 generations, including a 2 year old! - and of course our budget. They tried especially hard to make sure that we would get the quality of experience we wanted, while also economizing given our large party. And it paid off hugely! Our hotel stays were luxurious, with amazing views, great scope for relaxation, and excellent food and service.
And for the safari itself... We had a truly phenomenal guide, Alladin, who is highly experienced not only in every aspect of wildlife and the diverse range of ecosystems across the 4 parks we visited, but also in how to lead a group of adults plus a baby, so that our energy stayed up throughout. He showed excellent leadership and sensitivity, reading our moods and needs, managing our expectations, giving us a top-notch wildlife education (while also not overwhelming us), and of course finding amazing sights for us to see. Moreover, he was funny and upbeat, had amazing stories, and allowed us to fully relax knowing that our every need - physical, intellectual, emotional, etc. - was being taken care of. Our group was especially keen on cheetahs, so he made sure to bring us to the highest probability locations - and sure enough, we saw cheetahs several times, including cubs. We also saw a lion chase (alas unsuccessful), and so many lion cubs, including at close range! Other highlights included lions mating, baby hyenas, servals, and herds stampeding at a watering hole. Every day was so full of sightings, especially of baby animals, that we ended each evening feeling incredibly lucky. The height of the trip was being parked almost directly underneath a leopard in a tree, mere feet above us, as it ate a recent kill. Leopards are very very hard to find, but with Alladin's skill we saw several on this trip, including this once-in-a-lifetime sighting.
All told, I cannot recommend E-Trip and their guide Alladin enough!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellence All-Around
I recently used Africa Uncovered for a week-long stay in Botswana, and what a fantastic experience it was.
Archie was promptly communicative every step of the way, and was so helpful in creating a safari plan that included every location I wanted to see. The great level of communication was especially important to me as I was a solo female traveler—I needed a company could trust.
The guide for the trip, Mr. Tafara, was simply wonderful. Professional, knowledgeable, and always there to help to ensure there were no issues. Mr. Tafara went above and beyond to make sure we got the best experience—for example, I mistakenly had not allotted time to visit Victoria Falls and it was not part of the safari itinerary I chose. When Mr. Tafara realized this, and given how close we were to the Falls, he arranged a visit and walk-through of the Falls while he knowledgeably narrated. He did this, and yet we managed to not miss out on any time anywhere else! He built in extra time throughout the trip so that we would be punctual to our destination, but also could stop and enjoy wildlife viewing on the journey. (Yes, you will see LOTS of wildlife during the car rides!) The timing and planning were meticulous.
This trend held true throughout the trip. For the entire week, he maximized our adventures while keeping our comfort and safety in mind.
Because Africa Uncovered contracts with local safari guides at every park/location, we received specialized, local knowledge for each and every location. It was fantastic. Mr. Tafara would be up and awake with us at 6am to ensure the local guide picked us up for the safari, and when we returned to the lodge, Mr. Tafara would be punctually waiting for us. We would then have a meal together to review the safari and get briefed on the plan for the following day. Everything was seamless and impeccably done.
The lodges were beautiful.
The food was delicious.
The safaris were spectacular.
Africa Uncovered has clearly established itself as one of the best. I highly recommend them for your African adventures!
